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Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 to Father

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.128 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 17, 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 12.2 cm Order a Copy

He thinks the 9th regiment will most likely go on to Richmond. He has not yet caught the carpet bag thief.

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